Fixed Income Trader recruitment

The Fixed Income Trading team support a variety of internal businesses across Fixed Income. These include Fundamental, Model Based, Global Macro and Fixed Income hedge funds, long only funds and Index funds.

As a Fixed income trader, you will be responsible for carrying out FI cash and derivative products. This includes government and corporate cash bonds, exchange traded futures and options.

Key duties of the role include, but are not limited to:

• Manage orders and trade flow in a logical risk controlled manner with a high sensitivity to fiduciary responsibilities

• Monitor market activity in areas of specialisation and provide feedback to portfolio managers

• Dealing with day-to-day administrative issues in support of trading activities and liaison with trading operations

• Pro-actively contribute to the investment process to reduce transaction costs.

• Working with internal IT to develop systems, analytics and coordinate trading activity

To be successful in this role you must meet the following criteria:

• Degree(s) in relevant subject such as economics, mathematics, engineering, physical science. CFA qualification/part qualification would be an advantage

• Strong understanding of bond mathematics, credit risk factors and implications for risk management

• First rate understanding of the liquidity and market microstructure of Fixed Income products, specifically cash bond markets

• Exposure to trading credit and/or rates derivatives (CDS, IRS, OIS, options, swaptions) would be a benefit

• Effective communication and analytical skills applied in a practical environment

• Highly computer literate, with advanced spreadsheet based skills

If you would like to apply for this role or find out more please apply online or email imf@robertwalters.com quoting the reference OSF–1590690